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Lost 3kgs in 3 weeks
My father is 65 years old, he never had any issues, but stomach upsets happen. He has lost 7 kgs in 4 months. Also in the past 3 weeks, he had fever and cough and has lost 3 kgs. His weight is 60 now which is the least in all these years. Can someone please suggest what should be the next steps. What tests should he undergo?please help
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Detailed history and examination will be needed for appropriate diagnosis and further treatment.
Kindly consult an internal medicine specialist for further advise and help
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Go to near hospital and take a consultation of physician..
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Weight loss in old age is a serious matter. It could be due to some simple causes but we have to be careful about tuberculosis and malignancy. Tuberculosis can be a relatively easy diagnosis but malignancy is a tricky situation.
Without physical examination it is very difficult to decide as to on which part of the body we should concentrate.
Please get Complete Health Check up done from a Multinational Laboratory and go for a physical examination to a General Physician.
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He has cough and fever weight loss
Any past medical illness
Consult for proper management advisable
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chest x-ray PA view
ESR
sputum for AFB
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Go to your near by hospital and consult a physician. He needs proper evaluation.
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Can help you with the next course of action. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Contact a Medical Specialist ( MD Medicine ) in person
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